Bars and candlesticks are both popular charting styles used by global forex traders. They both offer similar data such as opening and closing prices, the high and low prices, and the trading range. However, there are some differences between bars and candlesticks that may make one more suitable for certain trading strategies than the other. Bars Bars are a type of chart comprised of a vertical line and two horizontal lines on either side of the vertical line. The vertical line represents the price range for that period. The horizontal lines on either side represent the opening and closing prices. If the closing price ... (full story)